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James Cameron's Avatar: The Game gets downloadable pre-order bonus

by John Callaham Nov 21st 2009 @ 1:00PM

In the quest to find a truly great movie-based PC game comes the forthcoming release of James Cameron's Avatar: The Game (yep, that is the full official title) from developer-publisher Ubisoft. The game, which tells a parallel story related to the upcoming (and, it has to be said, truly epic looking) sci-fi movie is due to be released on December 1.

PC game download sites like Steam, Impulse and Direct2Drive are offering their customers an in-game pre-order bonus that is apparently not in the retail version of the PC port. They consist of two weapons unlocks; the Dual Wasp for the RDA faction and the Fighting Staff for the Na'vi faction. In addition, both Impulse and Direct2Drive are selling a downloadable special edition of the game for $54.95 that adds six exclusive weapons and two extra character skins to the game. Again this special edition is not being sold in stores.

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All You Need To Know: Assassin's Creed 2

by James Murff Nov 18th 2009 @ 8:00PM

Games that are coming out soon have a lot of unknowns that the average person might not know. Who is this character inspired by? Is all the talk of volumetric fog or cel-shaded graphics really worthwhile? Do the game mechanics really seem solid, or are they lackluster? In All You Need To Know we provide information to help you fully appreciate what these upcoming games have to offer.

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Avatar developer diary chooses sides

by Steven Wong Nov 18th 2009 @ 6:30PM

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The newest developer diary for James Cameron's Avatar presents players with the choices they have to make in the course of playing the game, which is mainly comes down to what faction suits the player best. Since there's no "good" or "evil" faction, just humans representing Earth's interest and the Na'vi looking to defend their native world, any sense or morality associated with choosing sides will probably be indirect. However, the play style will be considerably different, since humans will stick using high technology and heavy firepower to get what they want, while the Na'vi rely more on speed and melee.

The Avatar: The Game is scheduled to release on December 1st and the movie hits theaters on December 18th. A playable demo can be downloaded here.

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R.U.S.E. PC beta test to begin November 30

by John Callaham Nov 18th 2009 @ 12:00PM

Last August Ubisoft announced that it was taking sign ups for people to beta test their upcoming and pretty unique looking WWI RTS game R.U.S.E. Today the publisher announced that the beta will begin on Monday, November 30 with a select group of folks chosen to take part.

Steam will be used as the service to distribute the multiplayer beta test client with two factions (the US and German armies) and three maps as part of the initial release. Updates to the beta will be released over time adding up to four more factions (UK, Italy, USSR and France) along with more maps and more gameplay modes. There's no word yet if the beta version will support the previously announced Windows 7 multi-touch features.

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Assassin's Creed 2 launch trailer takes its enemies by surprise

by Steven Wong Nov 17th 2009 @ 6:30PM

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Assassin's Creed 2 released today for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 console system. A PC release is expected in 2010.

"Assassin's Creed 2 is an epic story of family, vengeance and conspiracy set in the pristine, yet brutal, backdrop of a Renaissance Italy. Ezio befriends Leonardo da Vinci, takes on Florence's most powerful families and ventures throughout the canals of Venice where he learns to become a master assassin."

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Download: James Cameron's Avatar: The Game Demo

by Steven Wong Nov 17th 2009 @ 2:30PM

This is the playable demo for James Cameron's Avatar, the game based on the upcoming movie. The full game is scheduled to release on December 1st. Continue reading after the jump for system requirements.

Avatar the movie hits theaters on December 18th! Go to Moviefone.com to check for local showtimes and to purchase tickets.

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Assassin's Creed 2 video runs down the features to look forward to

by Steven Wong Nov 16th 2009 @ 7:30PM

Jan Sanghera, Brand Manager for Assassin's Creed 2 speaks from the Ubisoft Winter Showcase 2009 to discuss some of the major features will be included in the upcoming free-running Italian Renaissance era assassination game. She doesn't reveal much that fans probably don't already know about, but it's nice reminder that the game releases for consoles tomorrow and for the PC in 2010.

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Download: Assassin's Creed: Lineage Full Movie

by Steven Wong Nov 13th 2009 @ 7:30PM

Assassin's Creed: Lineage is a live action film that sets the back story for Assassin's Creed 2. Originally presented as a series of short films, they've been compiled into a single feature and can be viewed or downloaded here. Altogether, the film is just over 30 minutes long.

"Developed by Ubisoft's Hybride Technologies, the visual effects studio behind 300 and Sin City, Assassin's Creed: Lineage combines live action and computer generated imagery (CGI) to explore the events that happen just before the Assassin's Creed II game starts. The short films revolve around Ezio's father, Giovanni Auditore da Firenze, and give insight on the game's back story and universe."

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Avatar gameplay video sees the world through the eyes of the Na'vi

by Steven Wong Nov 13th 2009 @ 10:45AM

The Na'vi, native inhabitants of the paradise world of Pandora, don't really take well to humans moving in to exploit the planet. So, they must take up arms and fend them off. This gameplay video for James Cameron's Avatar showcases what the alien race is capable of. The game is scheduled to release on December 1st.

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Play with Jenny McCarthy on your PC this holiday

by John Callaham Nov 10th 2009 @ 9:00AM

Now before a lot of you go crazy thinking about that headline above, it's not exactly what you may be thinking. Yes, soon you will be able to play with a virtual version of the former Playboy Playmate and Singled Out hostess. Ubisoft has announced that their upcoming working "game" Your Shape Featuring Jenny McCarthy, will be released for the PC platform. Previously the game was supposed to be an exclusive for the Wii game console.

Due for release sometime during the holiday time period of 2009, the game will allow you to work out with McCarthy as your coach with Ubisoft claiming it has more exercises than any other fitness game. In a feature that's similar to Microsoft's upcoming Project Natal, the game comes with a camera that serves as the game's controller. It can also serve as a webcam when you are not "exercising"

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